Aug. 2020Remote• SAP Project Management for a variety of global SAP implementations throughout the global Merck organization. • Led cross functional, global project teams (technical and business) to deliver high profile, highly visible SAP solutions such as Concur expense management, and Ariba purchasing solution.
• Established project governance and ways-of-working in the projects, using both waterfall and agile methodology. • Developed comprehensive project plans, and budgets of up to $20 million, aligning schedules with global SAP releases. Managed stakeholders across the global organization, including to senior executive management.
Lehigh HansonSenior PMO Manager, Global Digital Programs
Jun. 2018 - May. 2020Irving, Texas, United StatesProject Manager for IT Projects
Lehigh Hanson is associated with Heidelberg Cement, the world's largest producer of building material products (sand, aggregates, cement, concrete).
• Provides leadership to, and coordinates cross-functional and global teams to ensure project success. Teams include Enterprise Architecture, IT technical resources, Sales & Marketing and Finance organizations. • Manages multiple digital transformation projects in parallel on time, budget and in scope, e.g. a cloud based CRM implementation, mobile applications, EDI, and a customer portal solution. • Built relationships on all levels of the organization, including executive stakeholders as a trusted partner to manage IT demands, aligns with strategic objectives and manages IT project roadmap.
Winner Program Management ConsultingGlobal Program Manager
Oct. 2009 - May. 2018Austin, Texas AreaSAP Projects
• Led the migration of data exchange services for all of Siemens to a new integration service, based on standardized SAP PI and WebMethods, Software AG. • PMO Manager for an international SAP implementation program for a $20 billion travel services company.
• Planned and orchestrated SAP implementation and supply chain hub consolidation for Merck Pharmaceuticals.
• Planned, organized and facilitated a test program for the SAP migration and implementation of SEPA, an electronic payments and money transfer standard, for one of Germany’s largest telephone service providers. PMO / Change Management Projects
• Defined a PMO charter and MS Project master plan for the world’s largest supplier of wind turbines.
• Established a PMO for Germany’s premiere women’s clothing and accessories retailer, Escada.
• Managed 1,000+ Contract renewals or renegotiation for IT services, following the carve out of a division a major public utility based in Hanover, Germany.
• Acted as PMO and Change Agent in Zurich Insurance’s global $12.5 million finance transformation program. Implemented PMO structures, processes, standards and Planview® program management solution. • Established a PMO office for a Hybris frontend and SAP backend project for Europe’s largest online dealer for pet supplies.
Siemens IT Solutions & ServicesGlobal Account Development and Senior Program Manager
Sep. 2007 - Sep. 2009Munich Area, Germany• Change Management consultant for the Siemens IT Solutions and Services for realignment of their account structure. • Designed and implemented a new global account organization; redefined processes and management tools, such as a balanced scorecard. • Recruited and supervised regional account managers across all 7 global regions. • Defined and implemented a project governance together with the customer NSN IT: defined processes, streamlined communication; advanced cooperation between SIS and NSN IT on all levels of both organizations. key words:
global account management; business development; organizational change management; program governance; leadership; recruiting; reporting; balanced score card;
Siemens Corp.Manager Corporate Development - Strategic Business Audits
Jun. 2003 - Aug. 2007Munich and Iselin, NJ (USA)• Performed a total of 14 global strategic business reviews (7 in the U.S.) of Siemens’ business units with annual revenues between $300 million and $2 billion in a variety of industries. • Moderated workshops, analyzed strategic data, sales channels, organization and processes, and conducted interviews on all levels of the organization to identify weaknesses. • Conceptualized comprehensive storylines to be presented to senior executive management. • Presented findings and gained executive approval for strategic action plans including new sales channels, sales organization structure, and sales performance KPIs. - Responsible for the sales function; compiled a sales encyclopedia for Siemens Corporate Development. key words:
Strategy; sales; marketing; sales channels; operational excellence; strategic plans; senior executive exposure; stakeholder management.
(various companies - Machine Tools and IT Hardware; IT Distribution)Sales & Marketing Manager; Product Manager
May. 1993 - May. 2003Albany, NY and Munich, GermanyGroup Marketing Manager Tech Data Distribution, Client: Fujitsu-Siemens Computers (FSC) Head of Product Management for Electronic Production Printing Océ Printing Systems, Munich, Germany Manager, Business Development
Siemens Electromechanical Components GmbH & Co. OHG Product Sales & Marketing Manager Fujitsu Deutschland GmbH, Munich, Germany Head of Marketing Communications Fujitsu Deutschland GmbH, Munich, Germany Sales Pipeline Manager
SIMMONS Machine Tool Group, Albany NY and Chemnitz, Germany Sales; Sales Pipeline Management; Channel Management; Lead generation; Sales management; Product Marketing; Strategic Marketing; Marketing Communications; budget and leadership responsibility.
Intch is a Professional Networking App for the Future of Work